David Arthur Buerkle

David Arthur Buerkle obituary

David Arthur Buerkle

David Buerkle Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Fisher Funeral Chapel & Cremation Services - Lafayette on Sep. 2, 2025.
David Arthur Buerkle, 69, of Lafayette, IN, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025.

He was born on June 10, 1956 in Lafayette to the late Richard M. and Betty J. (Simpson) Buerkle.

David graduated from Jefferson High School.

He worked as a truck driver before going to work at Walmart on State Road 26 in Lafayette.

David enjoyed hanging out with his grandson and playing video games with him.

Surviving are his son, Dustin Stone; his siblings, Diane (Paul) Stinson of Lafayette, Brenda (Joe Smith) Buerkle of Anderson, and Ronald (Bridget) Buerkle of Indiana; his grandson, Benny Stone of Lafayette; and a life long friend, Terry Trueblood.

A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 1 p.m. at Spring Vale Cemetery.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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